Pastoral Lead
| Posting date: | 08 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £32,000 to £37,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | cm20dg |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Teacheractive Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PastroLeadChelm-8985 |
Summary
Pastoral Lead – SEMH School – Chelmsford
Permanent Position | September Start | Full Time
TeacherActive have proudly supported this fantastic SEMH school in Chelmsford for the past 5 years, and due to continued growth, the school is now looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Lead to join their team on a permanent basis from September.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference within a nurturing and supportive specialist setting that works with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The Role
The successful Pastoral Lead will play a key role in supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, engagement and overall personal development across the school. Working closely with the senior leadership team, teaching staff, families and external agencies, you will help create a safe, positive and inclusive environment where every young person can thrive.
Responsibilities:•
Providing pastoral support and guidance to students with SEMH needs
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Building strong and positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers
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Supporting behaviour strategies and emotional regulation approaches
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Managing attendance, safeguarding concerns and wellbeing interventions
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Working collaboratively with external professionals and agencies
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Promoting positive outcomes, resilience and engagement in learning
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Acting as a trusted and consistent adult role model within the school
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
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Previous experience working within an SEMH, SEND, alternative provision or pastoral setting
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Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
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A calm, empathetic and resilient approach
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Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
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A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
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Safeguarding knowledge and understanding
In Return, the School Offers:
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A welcoming and supportive leadership team
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Ongoing professional development opportunities
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A highly rewarding working environment
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The opportunity to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives
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A permanent role within a well-established SEMH provision
If you are passionate about supporting young people and are looking for your next opportunity within a specialist education setting, we would love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact TeacherActive today.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
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